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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923,514.38, 1,274,881.80 and 536,254.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923,514.38, 1,274,881.80 and 536,254.37 is: 740,281.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923,514.38 : 1,274,881.80 = 536,254.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923,514.38/1,274,881.80 = 536,254.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923,514.38x = 1,274,881.80 × 536,254.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923,514.38x = 683,660,931,955.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,660,931,955.63/923,514.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,281.85

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